Alpha Asher By Jane Doe

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 22 

Alpha Asher was quick to leave that night, not another word was spoken between the two of us.

Sean didn’t return until the early hours of the morning. Breyona had arrived shortly after Alpha Asher left. The three of us went into my bedroom and closed the door behind us. Denial and shock were thick in the air, feeling like a sticky and tangible substance.

Dad didn’t argue when I told him Mason was staying the night along with Breyona. He simply gave me a distracted nod and turned his troubled gaze to Grandma.

Mason and Breyona provided little in the way of comfort, but I was still grateful for their company. I’ve always heard when things like this happen, it’s best not to be alone.

The four of sat in my room, silence taking up the empty space. Breyona and I visibly jumped as Grandma knocked and came into the room.

“Grandma, it’s two in the morning.” I chuckled.

Grandma shuffled into my room two plates, a couple cups, and a pitcher of tea in her hands.

Grandma had a tendency to cook whenever she was stressed, always resulting in a never ending supply of food. If we were back at her cottage, there would be apple pies lining the counter tops.

“It’s never too late to eat.” Grandma nodded, “Or too early.”

“Thanks Grandma.” Breyona grinned, picking up one of the cookies and shoving it into her mouth.

Mason and I gave her pointed looks, our lips twitching into identical smiles.

“What?” Breyona lifted her eyebrow at the two of us, “I eat when I’m stressed, and Grandma cooks.”

“I knew I always liked her.” Grandma nodded proudly, setting the plates down and leaving the room.

Mason and I shared the same look before we both were consumed by laughter. The kind of teary eye’d laughter that comes with sleep depravity and a traumatic event. Our brain’s poor attempt at having a moment of peace within the chaos.

Soon after the laughter calmed town, the conversation turned serious.

“I never knew Kanyon very well.” Breyona frowned, “Katie was my neighbor and all, but we never really talked like that.”

“I was pretty close with Kanyon when we were kids.” Mason sighed, running his hand through his hair. “Kinda grew apart after we moved away.”

“I never really knew either of them.” I frowned, picking at one of the sandwiches Grandma made. “Is it bad that I don’t really feel bad for Katie and Kanyon? I mainly feel bad for their families.”

Breyona nodded, “Doesn’t sound very nice when you say it, but it makes sense.”

“Kanyon had a little brother.” Mason frowned, “I can’t imagine how he’ll take it.”

“Did Alpha Asher ever figure out why Kanyon was right outside your window?” Breyona’s voice lowered a few octaves.

I had a moment of clarity in the midst of confusion I had been feeling. If I couldn’t trust my friends, then who could I trust? The more people who knew, the better. Besides, come morning the entire pack would know of Kanyon’s d***h and the placement of his body.

So I spilled the truth to my friends. I told them of how Tyler had visited me, giving cryptic details of his insane plan to once again become Alpha. Not only that, his plans to rid the world of Alpha Asher. I even told them about the cryptic notes, including the one I had gotten tonight.

Breyona was speechless, while Mason looked infuriated. His light brows were knitted together in anger.

“f**king Tyler.” Mason spat, shaking his head. “Why’s he have to include you in his suicidal plans?”

“And what did he mean about his friends?” Breyona frowned, “Why are they so interested in you?”

“Maybe cause of my charming personality?” I huffed and shook my head. “I know as much as you two do.”

“Alpha Asher will figure it out.” Breyona nodded.

they get their hands on Lola.” Mason frowned, worry

good idea to go to Haze this Friday.” Breyona frowned, the disappointment of losing her

shook my head, “I’m not letting some cryptic notes and Tyler’s threats scare me into hiding. We’re going to Haze, and we’re

“Any one of us could get hurt. Haze isn’t in

know how to defend ourselves. We’ll stick together and find your mate,

took only a matter of hours for the news of Kanyon’s d***h to reach everyone else in town. Lights shined brightly through windows in the neighborhood, and I wondered if anyone was

weren’t worried. Sean was one of the best warriors in our pack and could handle himself. I’m sure he needed time to process

none of us slept a wink last night, exhaustion couldn’t find me. My mind was flitting through the details. Trying to find any errant thought or comment about the day Tyler visited me. He

dressed for training. I figured there was no way Alpha Asher would cancel, now that

stayed the entire night with me. The three of us were horribly sleep deprived, but weren’t feeling the

borrow a pair of shorts, and tossed Mason a tank-top and shorts from Sean’s closet. The three of us were out the door, heading to the pack house

course by the time we got to the pack

found him outside her

had something to do with

pick her out of

said she left Haze early. Plenty of time to k**l someone if you ask

breath, hearing yet another rumor that painted me

sighed, “We knew this would happen. It’s not a

the only thing Chelsea’s good

and trying to cozy up to Alpha’s.” Breyona muttered, and I followed her gaze over

talking to his Beta and a few other men. I inwardly cringed when Chelsea twitched up to the group of

my face when Alpha Asher turned to her with anger

weren’t the only ones sleep

the hostility rolling off Alpha Asher

mats, making

forward in Alpha Asher’s usual position. His rough voice boomed throughout the

some business to attend to. He has left me in charge. Pair off with

had been Chelsea’s partner

the three of us

in my direction, and called

for years.” Breyona was practically shaking

the room, his eyes scanning each group as

hissed, “I’d hate to be paired with a

“f**k off.” Mason growled.

you’re gonna wish you were paired with Lola.” Breyona chuckled in anticipation and followed

had to attend to and if it had anything to do with Kanyon’s d***h. I hoped he would

to bring me to the ground twice. Mind you, I pushed back with equal force and had

and I heard a yelp or groan come from Chelsea, we stifled the urge to fall over laughing. Breyona’s anger and general dislike for Chelsea pushed her to train harder, earning a

ended, Alpha Asher came back into the room. I slipped an old t-shirt

Alpha Asher barked, continuing his conversation

help the slight condescending

flashed me a look of irritation, and

tone made that clear. “Beta Devin will have a

I squeaked out, and Beta Devin raised his

be either really dangerous or really

what Alpha Asher had said. No one besides the Alpha and Beta lived in the pack house. The thought of living under the

Lola?” Alpha Asher rolled my name off his tongue, and I couldn’t help but glance down at

Mason stood ten feet away, clearly listening

I heard you.” I rolled my eyes and ignored Beta Devin’s snicker,

not at all.”

silently,